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Society of Plastics Engineers South Texas Section
International Polyolefins Conference
This conference is among one of the world’s largest polyolefins conferences.
The South Texas Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers has served Texas since 1948.
Led by many dedicated individuals, this section has instituted and maintained many programs that supply our membership with current information in the ever evolving world of plastics: design, recycling, materials, manufacturing and applications.
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We need you. When joining select to be a part of the South Texas Section at no additional charge. This will add you to our mailing list to keep you abreast of all our events; in particular the SPE International Polyolefins Conference.
The Why & The How
International Polyolefins Conference
This conference is among one of the world’s largest polyolefins conferences. The Society of Plastics Engineers South Texas Section has been organizing and running this premier conference since 1975. At SPE our mission is to provide and promote scientific and engineering knowledge related to plastics around the world. This conference funds our Education Philanthropy Programs. With these programs, we support local higher education for future plastic industry professionals. Our initiatives include individual student scholarships, direct support to SPE University chapters and endowments among others. Join us in Galveston, TX February 8-11, 2027.
The 2026 International Polyolefins Conference was a huge success from the presentations to the exhibition hall to the sponsor receptions to the student posters to the venue!
Thank you to over 1020 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for making 2026 IPOC outstanding. We look forward to 2027 and seeing you once again on Galveston Island.
Mark your calendar: February 8-11, 2027.
Member Earned Scholarship Opportunity
2026-2027 Application Period is Open
The application period is now open for current SPE-STX members to submit member earned scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 academic school year. This application can be for a child, grandchild or for a student under your guardianship that will be attending college or graduate school. We will give up to 2 scholarships per family per school year. Scholarships can be up to $2,500/student. The STX member must be active in the chapter.
Please submit your application to Janell Helton by May 15, 2026.
Member Earned Scholarship Application
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February 8-11, 2027
SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2027
Where: Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
5600 Seawall Blvd.,Galveston, Texas 77551
2026 Sponsors SPE International Polyolefins Conference
2026 Exhibitors SPE International Polyolefins
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